Introduction to Budgeting and Cashflow Forecasting

We invite you to join us for a session designed specifically for small charities wanting to plan effectively for the financial year ahead. We will introduce the fundamentals of budgeting and cashflow forecasting what to consider when putting together a budget and cashflow forecast that will lead us (with a fair wind) towards a more financially resilient future.

This session will focus on how to create and manage a simple budget for your small charity, including how to handle a small number of restricted grants – on a full cost recovery basis - track the impact on reserves and be confident you are a going concern.

This session is perfect for leaders looking to build confidence in financial planning and strengthen their charity’s financial resilience.

What we'll cover

• Creating a simple budget tailored to a small charity with restricted grants
• Understanding how to capture the full cost of projects
• Understand how to budget for restricted and unrestricted income
• Practical tips for tracking budget performance and adjusting for changes
• Creating a simple cashflow forcast for a small charity

Learning Outcomes

• Create a simple, practical budget and cashflow forecast
• Manage and allocate restricted vs. unrestricted funds appropriately
• Understand the link between budgeting, cashflow forecasting and financial resilience